International Council of Women
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organization, founded in 1888, that works with agencies around the world to promote health, peace, equality, and education.
Founded by Susan B. Anthony (
Anthony, Susan B.), May Wright Sewell (
Sewall, May Eliza Wright), and Frances Willard (
Willard, Frances), among others, the ICW held its first convention March 25–April 1, 1888, in Washington, D.C. Nine countries—England, Ireland, France, Norway, Denmark, Finland, India, Canada, and the United States—sent 49 delegates. Though the council's primary goal was the advancement of women, it did not demand woman suffrage so as not to alienate the more conservative members. A constitution was drafted with international assemblies to be held every five years and national meetings occurring every three. The early international conferences were extensively covered by the press, especially the 1899 meeting in which Anthony met Queen Victoria.
In the 1920s the ICW and its standing committees worked with the League of Nations, and following World War II it became a consultant to the United Nations. With more than 70 member countries, the ICW has been headquartered in Paris since 1963. Officers are elected by delegates from national boards at triennial international congresses. The council is affiliated with numerous agencies, including, from 1981, the World Health Organization.
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